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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,520.26, 381,715.91 and 185,928.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,520.26, 381,715.91 and 185,928.74 is: 256,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,520.26 : 381,715.91 = 185,928.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,520.26/381,715.91 = 185,928.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,520.26x = 381,715.91 × 185,928.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,520.26x = 70,971,955,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,971,955,346.03/276,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,660.96

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